ASF in Burkina Faso_ August 2003

Burkina Faso,Africa, reported the countrys first occurrence of African swine fever (ASF) to the OIE onAugust 25, 2003. The outbreak was initially recognized in July 2003, in southernBurkina Fasoand involved 400 swine.Neighboring countries to the south ofBurkina Fasohave experienced outbreaks of ASF in 2001 and 2002.

The USDA has not recognizedBurkina Fasoas free of ASF; therefore, theU.S.does not currently accept live swine or pork products from this country. Burkina Fasohasa small swine industry and did not export live swine, and exported only a negligible amount of pig meat in the world market in 2000 and 2001. Most agriculture inBurkina Fasois subsistence farming.

How extensive is African swine fever in Burkina Faso, and what was Burkina Fasos disease status prior to the outbreak?

This is the first reported occurrence of ASF inBurkina Faso. Ill animals were detected onJuly 1, 2003. The outbreak involves 400 swine in the Kompienga province of southernBurkina Faso, borderingBenin.

A total of 133 dead pigs and 5 sick pigs were observed during July, 2003. SinceAugust 1, 2003, no additional mortality has been reported.
Control measures have been implemented and include:

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Quarantine of affected animals in Kompienga district

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Complete ban on the movement of pigs and pig products in Kompienga province

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Intensified surveillance in the neighboring provinces

Initial laboratory testing was performed using direct immunofluorescence and ELISA; confirmatory laboratory testing is currently underway.

The USDA has not recognizedBurkina Fasoas free of ASF; therefore, theU.S.does not currently accept live swine or pork products from this country.

Source: OIE Disease Information Report

What isBurkina Fasos place in the international market for swine and pork products?

In 2002, Burkina Faso had approximately 630,000 live swine, which was <0.1% of world production. Also in 2002, pig meat production was 8800 metric tons.

Burkina Faso did not export any live swine in 2000 or 2001, and exported a negligible amount of pig meat in the world market in 2000 and 2001.

Source: United Nations FAO

What are theU.S.imports of swine or pork products fromBurkina Faso?

TheU.S.imported no live swine or pork products fromBurkina Fasoduring 2002 and January through June 2003.

Source: World Trade Atlas

What are the Canadian and Mexican imports of swine or pork products?

Neither
CanadanorMexicoimported live swine or pork products fromBurkina Fasoduring 2002 and January through June 2003 (January through May 2003,Mexico).

Source: World Trade Atlas

What is the level of passenger traffic arriving in theUnited StatesfromBurkina Faso?

In 2001, 1199 travelers to theU.S.were residents ofBurkina Faso. As part of APHIS-PPQs agriculture quarantine inspection monitoring, 7 air passengers fromBurkina Fasowere sampled for items of agricultural interest in fiscal year 2002. Of these passengers, none were found to have items of agricultural interest.

As ofAugust 29, 2003, the Center for Emerging Issues has no further plans for follow-up of ASF inBurkina Faso. If you need more information or if you want to comment on this worksheet, you may reply to this message, or contact Cynthia Johnson at (970) 494-7332, or Kathy Orloski at (970) 494-7221.